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My Take
I admit Go is a world I barely understand, but Cho Hun-hyun's record of 150 professional titles, more than anyone alive, stops me in my tracks. Turning professional at nine and sweeping every open Korean tournament in the 1980s, he reached a peak most people cannot even imagine. What fascinates me is the second act, his move into politics. There is something compelling about a person who masters the silent intensity of the board and then steps into public life. Even as an outsider to the game, I feel the weight of his achievement, and I find that kind of single-minded mastery genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cho Hun-hyun
- Name (Japanese)
- 曺薫鉉
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- March 10, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- Go professional / politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Mokpo National University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9B%BA%E8%96%AB%E9%89%89
Frequently asked questions
When was Cho Hun-hyun born?
Born March 10, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Cho Hun-hyun from?
Cho Hun-hyun is from Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea.
What does Cho Hun-hyun do?
Cho Hun-hyun works as Go professional, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.